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How about a gut-ripping slab of doom metal to end today's writing session with? Let's dive into a thick cesspool of riffs and fuzz and twist and crawl like the happiest doom pig in history. Because that's what good doom metal actually feels like, almost physical, a blanket of music to crawl into and cry out every last bit of misery inside of you. It also seems to make me a little bit poetic. I'm very sorry about that.

Moon Curse hails from Milwaukee, USA. 'Spirit Remains' is their second album, after a self titled debut a few years ago. Little has changed in the music this trio comes up with but, like wine, quality takes time. So what we get is indeed high quality amplifier-worshipping doom metal, a brilliant blend of Black Sabbath, Electric Wizard and Yob. I'll tell you know what I usually say by the end of a review: I want to see this live.

The album opens with a monolithic doom track in 'Beneath The Waves', honoring the tradition of the genre with strong riffs, clean vocals and a sluggish tempo. That recipe is repeated a few more time, reaching perfection in 'Lord Of Memories/Spirit Remains'. The rest of the songs is just a massive and crushing, with here and there some psychedelic solos and hypnotic instrumental passages.

If you're a fan of doom metal, you should definitely check out this album. It's a very heavy tribute to the mighty power of the riff, one that even resonates minutes after the album is over. Like I said earlier, this is physical music, dark emotions you can feel if you set your mind to it. Try it, you won't be disappointed.